Expert Resources: dementia


These are the items that relate to dementia found on the AbilityNet website. They may be factsheets, webinars, news stories, blog posts or reports.

  • Carers say tech is crucial for people with dementia but they need digital skills support

    Annie Mannion | 04 Jul 2024
    New research from BT Group has highlighted ahead of our webinar with Alzheimer's Society how technology can aid dementia patients - yet many carers don’t yet have the skills to benefit.

  • Free Webinar: Dementia and AI, with the Alzheimer's Society

    Annie Mannion | 19 Jun 2024
    Join us for a FREE webinar packed with inspiring stories and practical tools for helping with dementia, on Wednesday 10 July 2024.

  • How to get free help with your digital devices - with BT Group

    Annie Mannion | 11 Apr 2024
    Join our free webinar with AbilityNet experts who will share how AbilityNet Tech Volunteers can advise about adjustments to tech that can make a big difference to older and disabled people. We'll also be joined by volunteers from BT Group.

  • Dementia, AI and simple tech tweaks to help - with Alzheimer's Society

    Annie Mannion | 25 Jan 2024
    Join our free webinar with our experts who will share helpful tips on adjustments to tech that can make a big difference to those with dementia, Alzheimer's and cognitive disabilities.

  • Dementia and Computing

    Anonymous | 24 Nov 2022
    There are 920,000 people with dementia in the UK, and this is projected to rise to over 1 million by 2025. Dementia is not a single disease, but an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive conditions affecting the brain. Currently there is no cure for dementia, and anyone diagnosed...

  • How tech innovation can support people with dementia

    Sarah Botterill | 26 May 2021
    How can technology help people live with dementia? AbilityNet discovered three innovative projects that support people through technology solutions on a recent webinar.Uniting them is the joy each brings to individuals and those who care for them. We heard from:

  • Designing for Dementia

    Sarah Botterill | 18 May 2021
    Based on a webinar by AbilityNet, this factsheet offers tips on dementia-friendly website and digital design. You will find practical tips on co-designing with people who have dementia and tips for website structure, simple language, text styling, contrast, presenting multimedia and helping people...

  • Technology and Dementia: a creative approach

    Sarah Botterill | 08 Apr 2021
    How can technology help people living with dementia?This FREE webinar took place on 25 May 2021To mark Dementia Action Week, this was the second of two FREE webinars focusing on how technology can adapt to help people living with dementia.

  • Dementia-friendly design: expert tips for inclusive websites

    Sarah Botterill | 16 Mar 2021
    This FREE webinar took place on 18 May 2021There are an estimated 850,000 people in the UK living with Dementia, which is a symptom of disease and injury that affects the brain. Commonly, people with dementia may find that they have memory loss, find it hard to concentrate, struggle with language...

  • Smart Home Help for disabled people

    Sarah Botterill | 31 Oct 2019
    November 3 is smart home day. AbilityNet’s Service Development Manager Adam Tweed looks at how the internet of things is turning smart homes into a reality.